Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ Screen Replacement

Unplug all cables and fully shut down your tablet.

If you have a keyboard attached, remove it.

Open the kickstand to about 90 degrees.

Firmly press a SIM eject tool into the small hole in the corner of the SSD door until it pops up.

Remove the SSD door.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the 2.2 mm‑long screw securing the SSD.

Use your fingers to pull the SSD out of its socket at a shallow angle.

Slide the SSD door back into its recess and press down on the bottom edge until it clicks into place.

Close the kickstand and flip your device over so the screen is facing up.

Heat an iOpener and lay it on the right edge of the screen for two minutes to soften the adhesive.

When separating the top edge adhesive, follow instructions carefully to avoid damaging the front camera.

To prevent inserting your pick too far, measure 8 mm from the tip and mark the opening pick with a permanent marker.

If you're having trouble separating the adhesive, use the third photo as a reference for the adhesive location.

Insert the tip of an opening pick under the screen near the bottom of the right speaker cutout.

Slide your pick towards the bottom edge so the tip goes under the notch in the screen.

Slide the pick down the right edge to separate the adhesive securing it.

Leave the pick inserted under the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from re‑sealing.

Heat the bottom edge of the screen with an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun.

Insert a second pick under the bottom right corner of the screen and slide it along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.

Leave the second pick inserted under the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from re‑sealing.

Heat the left edge of the screen with an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun.

Insert a third pick under the bottom left corner of the screen and slide it up the left edge, stopping when you get to the bottom of the left speaker cutout.

Leave the pick inserted under the screen to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

Heat the top edge of the screen with an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun.

Insert a fourth pick under the screen near the top of the left speaker cutout.

Slide your pick towards the top edge so the tip goes under the notch in the screen.

Slide the pick along the top edge to separate the adhesive.

Once the screen is fully separated, slightly lift the top edge and flip the screen so it can lay flat.

Use the flat end of a spudger to gently lift the edges of the metal screen cable cover to unclip it.

Remove the cable cover.

Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the smaller screen cable press connector.

Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the wide screen cable press connector, starting on one of the short sides and moving to the other.

Remove the screen.

Compare your replacement screen to the original. You may need to transfer the following parts:

The skinny board located near the bottom right of the screen.

Two S shaped screen cables attached to the original screen.

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and unclip the screen cable's metal cover.

Remove the cover.

Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the screen cable press connector, starting on one of the short sides and moving to the other.

Remove the cable and set it aside—you'll install it on your new screen later.

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and unclip the edges of the metal cover on the board (near the bottom right of the screen).

Remove the cover.

Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the hinged, locking flaps on the board's two ZIF connectors.

Use the point of a spudger to slide both cables completely out of their sockets.

Slide the flat end of a spudger under the board and lift to remove it.

Before installing the screen board, make sure you know how it will be oriented. The cables need to line up with their sockets.

Gently press the board into place on the replacement screen.

Use your finger to slide one of the screen board cables fully into its socket.

Hold the cable in place, and flip the locking flap down to secure the cable.

Repeat the process to reconnect the other cable to the screen board.

Set the board's metal cover in place and press down around the perimeter to secure it.

Lay the screen cable in place so the bend lines up with the other screen cable.

Use your finger to press down and reconnect the screen cable press connector, starting on one side and moving to the other.

Set the cable's metal cover in place and press down around the perimeter to secure it.

Use a spudger and your fingers (or tweezers) to scrape up and remove all the old screen adhesive from the perimeter of the frame.

If you're reusing your screen, repeat the process to remove any of the old screen adhesive from it.

The old adhesive likely left behind a thin, clear film on the frame. Use a spudger and tweezers to peel any traces of the film from the frame.

If you're reusing your screen, repeat the process to remove any of the adhesive film left on the screen.

Use a lint‑free cloth (or coffee filter) and some high‑concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol to thoroughly clean the frame where you removed the old screen adhesive.

If you're reusing the screen, repeat the process to clean its perimeter.

Before applying any screen adhesives, find their proper orientation on the frame. Use cutouts and notches in the adhesive to match each strip to its spot on the perimeter.

Remove the white, paperlike liner (not the clear one) from one of the shorter strips.

Line up the strip and use your finger to secure one end to the frame.

With one end secured, gently lay the strip onto the frame and use your finger to lightly press down as you go.

Don't remove the remaining clear liner on top of the strip yet.

Use the same process to apply the other short strip.

To apply the top strip, align the middle cutouts over the front camera and lay the strip down starting in the center and working out to both sides.

Use the same process to apply the bottom strip.

Press down on the strips with the flat end of a spudger and slide it along the length of the strips to secure them to the frame.

To secure the strips further, you can press down firmly with your finger.

Lay the screen display-side-down on the device so you can reconnect the two cables.

Use your finger to press down and reconnect both of the screen cable press connectors.

Lay the screen cable cover into place and press down firmly around the entire perimeter to secure it.

Remove all the remaining adhesive liners, carefully holding the screen above your device as necessary.

Flip the screen over and align the bottom edge, using the frame's lip to properly orient it.

Once the bottom edge is properly aligned, lay the screen onto the frame.

Use your fingers to press down on the entire perimeter of the screen to secure it in the frame.

Check the edges of the screen and make sure they're sitting flush in the frame—there should be no gaps.

Lay your Surface Pro screen down on a clean, flat surface.

Place 4–5 heavy books squarely on top of your device.

Leave the books in place for at least thirty minutes. The lighter the books, the longer they should be left. Ideally, leave them stacked overnight.

Open the kickstand and remove the SSD door using a SIM eject tool.

Use your fingers to slide the SSD fully into its socket.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to install the 2.2 mm‑long SSD screw.

Slide the SSD door into place and use your finger to press down on the bottom edge until it clicks into place.